José Mercado vs Julián Palacios

Julián Palacios leads on 5 of 12 metrics to José Mercado's 4. José Mercado is clearest ahead for tackles, touches and passes; Julián Palacios is clearest ahead for final-third passes, ball security (possession lost) and pass completion. Both compared with defensive midfielders in lower leagues.

Julián Palacios averages 0.94 key passes per 90 on current form, ahead of José Mercado on 0.77.

José Mercado averages 1.35 tackles per 90 on current form, ahead of Julián Palacios on 1.05.

Every stat is per 90 minutes or a rate from club matches. Form weights recent matches most heavily; Season uses only this club season. The player with the higher number wins each metric, except ball security where fewer losses is better. Percentiles show where each player sits against others in his own role and level.